The BBC say of the new special: "Behind every Strictly celebrity dancer is a world-class professional who has been honing their craft for decades.

"This all-twirling, all-waltzing, all-jiving super crew are the lifeblood of Strictly Come Dancing, over the years having transformed more than 200 flat-footed celebrities into fully-fledged ballroom superstars - and in the process becoming national treasures in their own rights.

"Strictly The Professionals will look at how the current crop of professionals made their journey to the Strictly ballroom, revealing how they discovered dance and the sacrifices they made to get to the top of their game.

"The programme will also offer viewers an exclusive backstage pass to Strictly HQ, revealing some of the show’s most guarded secrets - including how the celeb and professional pairings are decided by producers."

Alongside the pros, the show will also see appearances from former celebrity contestants Jeremy Vine, Ed Balls and Ann Widdecombe who will take a trip down memory lane and recall some of the astonishing highlights from their time on the show.

Strictly: The Professionals airs on BBC One tonight, Saturday, September 14 at 7PM.

It'll air in the week between this Saturday's Strictly launch and the live shows starting on September 21.